Chinese-born Canadian educator and geopolitical commentator Professor Jiang Xueqin, known for his research-based forecasts, was asked who could be next.

Sukhbir Badal, a former deputy chief minister of Punjab, suffered an injury to his right hand and was shifted to a private hospital.

In an order, the Information and Cultural Affairs Department said that certain facts and circumstances that emerged after the conferment of the honour raised questions over its continued retention.